Iceman comes out as gay #XMen

Bobby “Iceman” Drake comes out as gay in leaked panels from the next issue of “All New X-Men.” In the exchange between a teenage version of Drake and fellow mutant Jean Grey, Drake suggests that maybe he is bisexual. Grey, a telepath who has read his mind, says that is a possibility, but says, “But I think you’re more — full gay.” Drake responds, “Yeah … I know.” The images first appeared on 4chan, an imageboard website. Series author Michael Bendis seemed to confirm the panels authenticity in a tweet, which can be seen below. > See Photos: 13 Hollywood LGBT Stars Who Play Superheroes or Villains i swear on my dogs, i wanted the issue to come out and just be. no press. no sensational headlines. no leaks. oh, well… – BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) April 21, 2015 Shawn Ashmore , who played the character in “X-Men,” “X2,” “X-Men: Last Stand,” and “X-Men: Days of Future ...